Backed by 160 parent signatures presented by Joseph M. Pentowski, the Norwood School Committee unanimously voted to add a portable gymnasium for Shattuck School to the 1972 budget.
Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971
At a meeting held on July 7, 1971, the Norwood Housing Authority received positive news regarding the proposed expansion of local housing for the elderly. Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien … Continue reading Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971
School Committee Reverses Votes-June 3, 1971
In 1970, the Norwood School Committee reversed two earlier decisions after strong parent turnout, restoring Shattuck School students to Junior High North and adopting a mid‑year “flip‑flop” double‑session schedule while addressing civic center polling and a hospital parking dispute.
Goodyear Store Approved for Nahatan Street Alongside Town School and Church Updates-October 20, 1967
Board of Appeal Approves Goodyear Tire and Service Store-October 20, 1967 The Norwood Board of Appeal voted unanimously to approve a special permit requested by 153 Realty Trust to construct … Continue reading Goodyear Store Approved for Nahatan Street Alongside Town School and Church Updates-October 20, 1967
Winslow School PTA President Criticizes “Cellar Classrooms”, Lack of Facilities-October 5, 1967
Winslow School PTA President Edmund G. Linehan criticizes cellar classrooms and missing gym facilities at a School Committee meeting addressing budget shortfalls and teacher talks.
School Committee Inspects “Deplorable” Balch School, Demanding Immediate Repairs-October 27, 1966
Following a 90-minute inspection revealing rotting windows, cracked ceilings, and decaying staircases, the School Committee ordered immediate priority repairs for the 50-year-old Balch Elementary School.
“Middle School” Configuration Proposed to Address School Overcrowding-November 4, 1965
Norwood School Committee member William Egan proposed establishing a sixth-grade "middle school" and a 2,000-pupil high school to address surging enrollment pressures.
Superintendent Coakley Tells PTA Council That $4 Million in New School Construction Is Mandatory-September 10, 1965
Dr. Philip O. Coakley tells the PTA Council that $4 million in new school construction—including a new elementary and junior high—is mandatory to handle over-capacity enrollment.
Town Meeting Approves Balch and Cleveland School Additions-October 23, 1964
Norwood voters overwhelmingly approved additions for the Balch and Cleveland schools during a town meeting session that also addressed Morrill Memorial Library plans and Plimpton Press electrical upgrades.
Norwood Renews Search For High School Principal-June 25, 1964
Officials plan to evaluate past candidates and request recommendations from Boston area colleges while Vice Principal John Mombouquette prepares for interim leadership.